Podcast

Celtics Beat

From CLNS Media Network Basketball, Sports

The longest nonstop Boston Celtics podcast available online or streaming, Celtics Beat is released 52 weeks of the year – with no exceptions. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. And no other podcast covering the Celtics on the web delivers some of the most well-known and respected personalities both in and outside the NBA as Celtics Beat does. New episodes are available for download every Sunday at iTunes and Stitcher. Episodes are also available OnDemand at http://www.clnsmedia.com and the CLNS Mobile App.

Episodes
695
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 9 min
On air since
2013
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

695 episodes, newest first

  1. 700: Details From the Jays' Messy Breakup w/ Sean Grande

    Show notes

    Sean Grande is the play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the show to discuss the recent drama surrounding Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the seamless fit of Paul George, and why we all need to embrace the NBA Cup. X: @SeanGrandepbp

    4:08 NBA fans still love Jays drama

    9:30 Working the drama into the broadcast

    31:27 Paul George has overdelivered so far

    40:25 Can Tatum truly win MVP this year?

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 30th, 2026. Celtics Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5
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    1 hr 9 min
  2. 699: Tatum Opens Up About Split with Jaylen Brown w/ Gary Washburn

    Show notes

    Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's remarks about the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown, the lack of production from the center position, and what the Eastern Conference looks like after two games. X: @Gwashburnglobe

    3:10 Tatum’s monologue on friction w/ Jaylen

    16:22 Big 3 C’s can show us how to squash beef

    28:16 Guards, bigs need to play better

    50:29 Eastern conference surprises

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, October 24th, 2026. Celtics Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup!

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    1 hr 13 min
  3. 698: New Additions SHINE in Celtics Preseason w/ Dan Greenberg

    Show notes

    Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to discuss the C's preseason success, the fit of Paul George and Mitchell Robinson, and Payton Pritchard's extension. X: @StoolGreenie

    5:28 Boston has dominated the margins during the preseason minus

    24:27 Paul George’s fit with Tatum is apparent

    36:50 Celtics proving they can get to the rim

    42:57 Season predictions

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 16th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup!

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    1 hr 9 min
  4. 697: Will Celtics be the BEST Rebounding Team in NBA? w/ Brian Barrett

    Show notes

    Brian Barrett hosts the "Off the Pike" podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the Celtics win over the Cavaliers in the team's first preseason game, why Devin Carter will earn the last roster spot, and why rebounding is the answer Boston is looking for to help with cold shooting nights. X: @itsbrianbarrett

    4:02 Devin Carter?!?!

    12:24 Celtics dominate offensive boards immediately -3:30

    32:40 Will Garza get significant PT this year?

    48:34 Is Mazzulla on the hot seat?

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 9th, 2026.

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    1 hr 12 min
  5. 696: Another Queta Leap Coming in 26/27? w/ Ben Rohrbach

    Show notes

    Ben Rohrbach (formerly Yahoo! Sports) covers the Boston Celtics on his new substack "Parquet Post". Ben joins the program to chat about the main storylines coming out of C's camp and who needs to emerge this year for Boston to elevate themselves. X: @brohrbach

    2:58 Biggest takeaway from Media Day

    19:30 Expectations for Pritchard

    37:46 Getting PG should make White’s job easier

    47:15 Can Queta build on a stellar season?

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Kalshi! Download Kalshi and use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25.

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    1 hr 8 min
  6. 695: Why Payton Pritchard Could Turn Down Extension w/ Keith Smith

    Show notes

    Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics roster heading into training camp, Payton Pritchard's looming extension, and who should end up in the C's starting five. X: @KeithSmithNBA

    4:53 Reset of the roster heading into camp

    20:53 Will people come around on Celtics shrewd moves?

    36:55 What does Pritchard’s extension look like?

    50:42 Project the starting lineup

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 25th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Kalshi! Download the app and use the promo code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25!

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    1 hr 11 min
  7. 694: Celtics Can be DOMINANT on Both Ends w/ Dan Greenberg

    Show notes

    Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the show to discuss Paul George's and Mike Conley's introductions, the math in favor of the Celtics, and Boston's potential secret weapon. X: @StoolGreenie

    3:00 Public starting to believe in Paul George

    21:51 Notes from George/Conley press conference

    40:22 Mitch Robinson might be the perfect fit for Boston

    43:21 Could Mike Conley average more than 15 min per game?

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 18th 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup!

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    1 hr 2 min
  8. 693: Can Celtics Fans Separate Paul George From Jaylen Brown? w/ Sean Grande

    Show notes

    Sean Grande is the voice of the Boston Celtics for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss being a C's historian, how the Jaylen Brown trade can be viewed as a success, and why the Paul George-Mitchell Robinson press conference took so long to announce. X: @SeanGrandepbp

    4:14 Being a historian of the Celtics

    19:45 Barometer of whether the Jaylen trade is a success

    29:03 Being a fan versus being a homer as a broadcaster

    38:02 Robinson, George press conference coming finally

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, September 12th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup!

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    1 hr 10 min
  9. 692: Could the Celtics EXTEND Paul George w/ Brian Barrett

    Show notes

    Brian Barrett covers the Boston Celtics for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the ramifications of the punishments levied against the Los Angeles Clippers, the future of Jaylen Brown's extension, and whether Boston could actually extend Paul George beyond 2027/2028. X: @itsbrianbarett

    6:35 2028 Clippers pick still has serious value

    16:24 Do Clippers penalties change opinion on trade?

    34:50 Could the Celtics extend Paul George?

    43:05 Nobody wants to give Jaylen Brown his extension

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 4th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup!

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    1 hr 1 min
  10. 691: How Mitchell Robinson COULD BE the Next TimeLord w/ Bobby Manning

    Show notes

    Bobby Manning covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for CLNS Media, and is a co-host of The Garden Report. Bobby joins the show to discuss the C's overseas competing internationally, how Mitchell Robinson factors into Boston's plans, and what Payton Pritchard is working on this offseason. X: @RealBobManning

    4:04 Most rosters feel set at this point

    8:35 What to look for in these international games

    15:44 Big depth will be key strength

    34:57 Pritchard focused on getting to the line

    44:25 Hauser can still be valuable on Celtics

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, August 27th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Rocket Money! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup! And go to RocketMoney.com/CBP to help you reach your financial goals faster!

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    1 hr 1 min
  11. 490: Why Paul George Could Define Celtics Future w/ Bobby Krivitsky

    Show notes

    Bobby Krivitsky covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and for Forbes. Bobby joins the program to discuss what he expects out of Boston this year, why Paul George could be the main character of the season, and which C's PG (of last 20 years) is the best? X: @BobbyKrivitsky

    3:34 Big reasons to be optimistic about Celtics regular season

    21:32 Queta is DEFINITELY starting at C this year

    29:41 This year will define Tatum’s future

    40:20 Celtics will be ready to strike on next superstar

    50:24 Nobody celebrates a championship like the ’08 Celtics

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026.

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    1 hr 6 min
  12. 689: Doc Rivers Was the Right Coach at the Right Time w/ Sean Grande

    Show notes

    Sean Grande is the Celtics play-by-play announcer for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss the release of the C's 2026-2027 schedule, what the atmosphere might be like when Jaylen comes back to Boston, and why Doc Rivers is a no-doubt Hall of Famer. X: @SeanGrandepbp

    5:27 Surprised that Boston-Philly doesn’t happen early in the season?

    14:34 What to expect when Jaylen Brown returns?

    21:49 Where does the organization stand on the Jaylen Brown trade?

    40:14 Doc was the right coach at the right time

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 14th 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup!

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    1 hr 25 min
  13. 688: Celtics Eyeing Steph Curry? w/ Sam Sheehan

    Show notes

    Sam Sheehan co-hosts the "You Know Ball" podcast. Sam joins the show to discuss why the Celtics will stay under the tax again this year, why trading for Steph Curry could be Boston's plan, and why we all owe an apology to Craig Breslow. X: @NBABabySecret

    4:35 Jaylen trade manifested when Tatum got hurt

    22:12 Celtics circling Steph Curry trade???

    38:14 Boston signs Mitchell to two-way deal

    47:06 Ray Allen joins Doc’s HoF crew

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 30th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup!

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    1 hr 1 min
  14. 687: Could Paul George be a Better Fit Than Jaylen Brown w/ Brian Barrett

    Show notes

    Brian Barrett hosts "Off The Pike" for Spotify and The Ringer Podcast Network. Barrett joins the program to discuss LeBron changing the balance of power in the Eastern Conference, whether PG could fit better than JB on the '26-27 Celtics, and why lineups will matter more than ever. X: @itsbrianbarrett

    706 Does LeBron moving East change the power in the conference?

    25:02 Does the League love LeBron changing teams?

    29:58 Finding the right lineup synergy

    40:58 Could PG fit better than JB?

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 30th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup!

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    1 hr 11 min
  15. Boston's Biggest Question Entering New Celtics Season

    Show notes

    Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins host Adam Kaufman to discuss a starring role unlike any other for Jayson Tatum, Boston's improved front court, the newest challenge for head coach Joe Mazzulla, and how LeBron James' next decision will impact the Celtics. X: @StoolGreenie

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    1 hr
  16. 685: Did Celtics Maximize the Jaylen Brown Asset? w/ Bobby Manning

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    Bobby Manning hosts Celtics Daily and The Garden Report for CLNS Media. Bobby "Bucket Hats" joins the program to discuss the chatter surrounding the Jaylen Brown trade at NBA Summer League, the underrated signing people aren't talking about enough, and the status of Boston's youth movement. X: @RealBobManning

    2:07 Jaylen scuttlebutt from Summer League

    19:09 Celtics youth movement is helping with winning

    33:03 Mitchell Robinson signing going under the radar

    36:17 Hugo’s vision is shining

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 16th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!

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    53 min
  17. 684: Celtics in PRIME Position to Land Next Star? w/ Dan Devine

    Show notes

    Dan Devine is a Senior NBA writer for Yahoo! Sports. Dan joins the program today to discuss the fallout of the Jaylen Brown trade, whether Boston is leaning too much into the analytics, and why the Celtics are preparing themselves for a much clearer future. X: @yourmandevine

    7:01 Jaylen is not the player he thinks he is

    24:58 Celtics can pounce on next star move

    34:22 Will every team get a chance to truly have a star?

    46:33 Are the Celtics leaning too much into analytics?

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 9th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!

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    1 hr 10 min
  18. 683: Boston's Big Bet Against Jaylen Brown w/ John Zannis

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    John Zannis hosts "The Garden Report " on the CLNS Media Network. John joins the program to discuss the Jaylen Brown trade, coping with the return, and wondering how Paul George fits now on the Celtics roster. X: @John_Zannis

    5:44 Celtics hedging against Jaylen

    20:04 Trading Brown for parts leads to this

    40:01 Is trading Jaylen on Chisholm for trying to pinch pennies

    46: 22 Should Boston had gone harder for Giannis?

    50:02 Paul George’s fit on Boston

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!

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    1 hr 14 min
  19. 682: Are We SURE Jaylen Brown Cannot Return to Boston? w/ Sean Grande

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    Sean Grande is the radio play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss the aftermath of Giannis's move to Miami, whether the Celtics can repair the Jaylen Brown relationship, and why Boston's offseason timeline is a little murky. X: @SeanGrandepbp

    5:15 Reactions to missing out on Giannis

    15:23 Media outlets are pinning the Celtics against Jaylen Brown

    24:15 Could a non-non-Giannis trade be better for Boston?

    50:42 What is the Celtics timeline look like?

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, June 25th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!

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    1 hr 8 min
  20. 681: Should Celtics Focus on Trading White Instead of Brown? w/ Brian Barrett

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    Brian Barrett hosts the "Off the Pike" Podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Barrett joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics mirky offseason plans, whether trading Jaylen for Giannis or spare parts makes sense, and who he's targeting at the 27th pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft. X: @itsbrianbarrett

    5:47 Brad works in the shadows

    15:15 You only trade Brown for Giannis, not parts

    24:30 What does Tatum want?

    56:43 Does Gobert make Celtics better?

    Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, June 20th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!

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    1 hr 15 min